Ballistec 1.3 is a Perfect tennis shoe

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

BP; One year ago I tried the white Nikes that Delpo wore this US Open, whatever they are called. They were slippery in the begining but good after one week and lasted quite long, almost 5 mths. Also tried the last two Vapors before the current ones. Ballistec 1.3 the best without a doubt.

BP; One year ago I tried the white Nikes that Delpo wore this US Open, whatever they are called. They were slippery in the begining but good after one week and lasted quite long, almost 5 mths. Also tried the last two Vapors before the current ones. Ballistec 1.3 the best without a doubt.

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Those are the Cage II, not the Breathe Free II. Most people agree that the Breathe Free II is better than the Cage II. In fact, many consider the Breathe Free II the best tennis shoe ever made, period.

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

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I just got some, so I cannot truly say but initial 1st week impressions are....yes, this COULD BE the perfect shoe.
1) Outstanding traction
2) Good comfort
3) Low to the ground feel
4) Impressive stability

Although one week is NOT time to comment on durability, everything about the APPEARANCE of the construction indicates a very long lasting shoe. Time will tell.

This is my first pair of Nike's of any sort in 20 years. I ditched them in 1990 after going through pairs in 2 weeks.

Update: Super comfy. low to the ground. I have them for one month, playing 5 times a week, super intense tennis and they are holding up. No hole under the outsole big toes yet. and only damage has been three of the dimples on the right shoe have come off - on inside of near big toe joint near foot. GREAT SHOE, looks great, feels great, plays great.

I got the 1.3s as my first tennis shoes, and breathability has been a huge problem for me since I live in a tropical country (weather nowadays is something like 30degC in the shade), good to know the Vapours are far better in that area, might get them soon

these are great shoes, i have 3 pair and i love them.. but the roland garros limited ed. wear really fast, i finish them in 1 month. other colors do not have this problem.

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Good to know, sort of. I wanted my to last a long time, but the toe was almost worn smooth after playing 3 times!

Did you send them back in for replacement yet? I only bought them for the colors, I dont even play in them any more because I dont want to wear them out. and obviously nike isnt going to replace them with any thing as spectaular.

let us know what they send you back, or if they let you keep the LTD's when they send the replacement.

I have both. I have the white yellow and black green CB 1.3s, and the Green and black and blue and yellow BF2s. They are pretty close overall, I feel like the BF2s are lighter, and also they breathe a lot better. But also the CB 1.3s are much more durable, and the yellow white ones are hard to surpass in looks.

the ballistec 1.3s are too heavy... i have used it since it came out. i had the black and turq and now the baby blue and pink(ltd ed)

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So you bought two pairs of something you don't like? In general, Nike tennis shoes are heavier than your average Adidas. But are your legs that weak that a few ounces make that much difference? Hit the gym. They have to have some weight to be durable.

I only have one very minor beef with my white/yel 1.3's - the laces are a little short. Don't like yanking them to the point that they are tight and constrictive.

Those are the Cage II, not the Breathe Free II. Most people agree that the Breathe Free II is better than the Cage II. In fact, many consider the Breathe Free II the best tennis shoe ever made, period.

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couldn't agree more, these shoes had it all, great support, lightweight, great breathability, and durability, Nike really should've continued making these

I just bought 6 pairs of CB 1.3's from the Nike Outlet store near me. Had them for $39.99 and there was absolutely nothing wrong with any of them. Now I also seen the section that had the cosmetically damaged shoes and they had quite a few red spotted Vapor VI's but still for $50.

hi recent convert here from the Barricade V to the 1.3. Loving it. Been with the Barricade family for a long time (III to IV to V). IV was my favorite but something changed from IV to V. just not the same. Was worried the 1.3 wont have as good cushioning and support, but I was wrong. very happy so far looking to get my second pair.

Those are the Cage II, not the Breathe Free II. Most people agree that the Breathe Free II is better than the Cage II. In fact, many consider the Breathe Free II the best tennis shoe ever made, period.

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I sure do! but seeing as they are super difficult to find now i've been using the cb 1.3. the cb's are actually surprisingly light compared to the spec and of course very durable. I really like them. however they cannot compare to the bfII

I tried them out at Hola-bird, and sorry, they feel like standing on a 2X4...not a "perfect" tennis shoes for me.

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They require a break-in for quite a while, about a week or so for me, and after that, they were great, stretching out to fit my foot width better, and I'm glad I ran across these shoes.

The CB 1.3 is probably my second-favorite shoe to date, but I wonder why I didn't like the Breathe Cage IIs so much, even though they had similar constructions (other than the toe guard, which is SO much more durable than the Cage IIs)?